Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to: Operating machinery such as earthmoving equipment use...

JOB INDEX - 1 year ago - Job Mail

1 year ago

Excavator Operator

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:



  • Operating machinery such as earthmoving equipment used in excavation projects.

  • Inspecting equipment to ensure that it is functioning properly and performing as intended. Perform daily, weekly and monthly maintenance as per operations manuals.

  • Performing manual labour tasks such as digging trenches, moving dirt, etc.

  • Monitoring the progress of work being done by other workers on site

  • Keeping records of time spent working, materials used, and equipment maintenance issues to ensure compliance with regulations.

  • Operating heavy machinery to move dirt, rock and other materials to construct a variety of different building requirements

  • Installing underground utilities using digging equipment such as shovels, pickaxes and excavator.

  • Installing pipes and other materials for water and sewage systems


Qualifications:



  • Matric preferred but not essential

  • Fluent in Afrikaans and English

  • Relevant licenses

  • 3-5 years’ experience

  • Own reliable transport to get to and from work


Competencies:



  • Must be physically fit

  • Must be presentable to work with clients.

  • Excellent communication

  • Ability to problem solve

  • Use own initiative

  • Diligent

  • Honest, Reliable and Trustworthy

  • People skills

  • Willing to roll up sleeves and get stuck in.


Kindly note that traceable references are required minimum of 2 recent positions